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Biblical Hebrew Grammar: Wayyiqtol and Construct Chains in Genesis 2:7
Overview
Hebrew Verse
Literal Translation
Morphological Analysis
Syntax and Word Order
The Wayyiqtol Verb Form
Construct Chains and Word Pairs
Theological and Linguistic Insights
Exercises
Summary
Overview
This in-depth Biblical Hebrew lesson is based solely on the Hebrew of Genesis 2:7. It explores two key grammatical features foundational to Biblical Hebrew: the wayyiqtol verb form, which expresses narrative past tense, and the construct chain, which binds nouns into possessive or descriptive relationships. These structures are essential for students advancing from beginner to intermediate levels of Biblical Hebrew grammar.… Learn Hebrew
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